Posted on Wednesday, December 28 2011 @ 19:10 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck
ASUS introduced two new USB products; the MS-100 stereo speakers and the HS-W1 wireless headset. Pictures aren't available though.
ASUS has announced two new USB sound products, the MS-100 compact USB stereo speaker set, and HS-W1 wireless USB headset. Both are designed with sharp, striking looks, fantastic audio quality and a pure Plug ’n Play design, but with a minimal size that’s easily packed and to travelled with.
MS-100 USB Speaker
The MS-100 is a compact stereo USB speaker set, powered entirely by a USB 2.0 (or 3.0) port, yet still capable of providing punchy sound without distortion. Its minimalist and strong Art Deco cone design mimics the classic speaker shape, making them a perfect feature for any home or office environment. Meanwhile inside, its large 54mm speaker drivers can generate up to 93dB of sound with less than 3% distortion for its rich highs, thumping mids and full low tones.
No additional software driver is required on Windows® Vista® or Windows® 7 machines, making it suitable for any desktop or laptop that needs an immediate sound boost!
HS-W1 Wireless USB Headset
Providing clear, crisp sound in total comfort, the HS-W1 headset is built with large 70mm leather earpads for long lasting, natural comfort. The 2.4GHz wireless technology used with the HS-W1 headset allows CD quality sound (44.1KHz/16-bit, uncompressed) to be transmitted from the tiny USB dongle to the headset, while also offering twice the remote distance of Bluetooth audio. Combined with the acoustic tuned 40mm drivers with a built-in equalizer, it promotes voice tones and fine details, with a hint of extra bass punch where it’s needed.
The noise filtering microphone highlights speech tones, while its simple rotate-to-mute design is ideal compared to blindly searching for a small button while you’re on-call. The large on-ear volume controls also make it easily adjustable with a simple tap, without the hassle of a small and fiddly in-line remote.
With up to 8 hours operating time on its in-built rechargeable battery, the light 170g folding design and bundled touring case means the HS-W1 is an ideal travel companion.
HS-W1 Specification:
Wireless Technology: Wi-Fi 2.4GHz advanced 2-way digital transmission
Distance of Use: Up to 15 meters
Headset Speaker: 40mm, ultra-high performance
Headset Mic:
Noise cancellation clarity
Frequency Response:
20 ~ 20k Hz
Listening Time:
Up to 8 hours
Battery Type:
Lithium polymer
Product Dimensions:
180 x 175 x 65mm
Weight:
170g
MS-100 Specification:
Speaker Driver Dimension:
54mm high performance
Frequency Response:
100 Hz~ 20KHz
RMS:
2x 1.5W
Power Supply:
500mA powered by USB (power-adapter free)
Connection:
USB 2.0 (USB 3.0 compatible)
Product Dimensions:
152 x 104 x 133mm
